Peter's story of Jesus—that's what the Gospel of Mark truly is. Now in a new translation, a brilliant scholar brings to life St. Peter's eye witness experience of the life of Christ and the miracle that transformed the world. 'A fresh, vigorous new translation of the Gospel of Mark.'—The American Conservative 'Professor Pakaluk provides not only a thrilling new rendering of the ancient Greek text but also provides lively scholarship in the commentary that follows his translation of Mark's sixteen chapters.'—The Catholic Thing 'This is a very rewarding version of Mark, and even those who have made long study of the text will find a wise and sensitive guide in Michael Pakaluk.'—National Catholic Register 'Pakaluk's translation and commentary offers us a wonderful way to immerse ourselves anew...'—The B.C. Catholic 'Like his translation, Pakaluk's notes do a lot to bring St. Mark and his gospel alive for us.'—Aleteia The Gospel as You Have Never Heard It Before... At a distance of twenty